South Salt Lake Booking Releases
South Salt Lake booking releases are processed through the Salt Lake County jail system. This city of about 26,000 sits just south of Salt Lake City in central Salt Lake County. The South Salt Lake Police Department is the city's own law enforcement agency. Arrests made in South Salt Lake lead to booking records at county jail facilities. These booking releases are public records that show charges, booking dates, and release information. The Salt Lake County Sheriff provides access to jail dockets and rosters that include South Salt Lake data.
South Salt Lake Quick Facts
Salt Lake County Jail Dockets for South Salt Lake
The Salt Lake County Sheriff publishes jail dockets from the Metro Jail and Oxbow Jail. These dockets include people arrested in South Salt Lake. The jail dockets and rosters page shows current inmates with booking information.
The screenshot below shows the Salt Lake County jail system used for South Salt Lake booking releases.
The jail docket covers all inmates booked into Salt Lake County facilities from any city in the county.
The docket lists each person's name, booking date, charges, and bail amount. People who have been released are removed from the active list. For historical South Salt Lake booking release data, contact the Salt Lake County jail records division.
Note: Jail docket updates may lag behind real-time activity at the facility by several hours.
South Salt Lake Police Department
The South Salt Lake Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. Officers patrol the area, respond to calls, and make arrests. The department has its own station on South Main Street. All arrests in South Salt Lake result in booking records at the Salt Lake County jail.
| Agency | South Salt Lake Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2835 S Main St South Salt Lake, UT 84115 |
| Phone | (801) 412-3600 |
| Records | GRAMA request required |
Get police reports from the South Salt Lake Police Department through a GRAMA records request. Police reports cover the details of an incident. Booking releases cover jail processing. Both types of records are public for adult cases in South Salt Lake.
Statewide Record Tools for South Salt Lake
Utah maintains state-level criminal record systems that cover South Salt Lake. The Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps criminal history records for the entire state. A BCI check will show arrest and booking data from South Salt Lake along with records from other Utah cities.
The Department of Corrections offender search tracks people in state custody. If someone arrested in South Salt Lake receives a state prison sentence, their record appears in this database. County jail and state prison are separate systems.
The image below shows a state resource useful for finding South Salt Lake records.
The Clean Slate law may affect the availability of older South Salt Lake booking releases.
Register for VINE alerts to get notifications when someone booked from South Salt Lake is released from custody. VINE covers both Salt Lake County facilities and state prisons.
South Salt Lake Court Records
Criminal cases from South Salt Lake booking releases go through the court system. The South Salt Lake Justice Court handles minor misdemeanors and infractions. Felonies and serious misdemeanors are sent to the Third District Court in Salt Lake City.
Use the Utah Courts XChange to find court case information. Search by name or case number for hearing dates, case status, and outcomes related to South Salt Lake arrests.
- South Salt Lake Justice Court for minor offenses
- Third District Court for felonies
- XChange for free online case searches
Note: Charges shown in a booking release may change once a prosecutor reviews the case and files formal charges in court.
What South Salt Lake Booking Releases Contain
A booking release from the Salt Lake County jail for a South Salt Lake arrest shows several data fields. The record has the person's full name and date of birth. It shows when they were brought to the jail and which agency made the arrest. Charges at booking are listed along with any bail or bond amount set by the court.
The release portion of the record shows the date and time the person left custody. It also shows the release type. Common types include bail, bond, own recognizance, and time served. The booking release does not show the court outcome. That information is in the court record. South Salt Lake booking releases are public records under GRAMA for adult cases.
South Salt Lake Booking Release Expungement
Certain South Salt Lake booking releases may qualify for expungement. Utah's Clean Slate law automatically seals eligible misdemeanor records. The BCI identifies qualifying records and removes them from public searches. No petition is required for the automatic process.
For other records, a manual expungement petition can be filed through the court. Contact the Department of Public Safety for eligibility information. Expunged South Salt Lake booking releases are sealed from public databases.
Salt Lake County Booking Releases
South Salt Lake is in Salt Lake County. All booking releases for South Salt Lake arrests are processed at county jail facilities. For more county-wide information, jail dockets, and inmate tools, visit the Salt Lake County page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Cities near South Salt Lake share the Salt Lake County jail system for booking releases.